The Sawgrass Nature Center was founded by volunteers and we are always looking for eager and helpful people who love animals and our environment. There are different ways you can sign up to volunteer with us. Regardless of which path you choose, you must begin by completing a volunteer application.
If you are interested in volunteering with us short-term or if you’re under 16 you can choose to sign up for the Green Team, Camp Counselor in Training (CIT) or Camp Counselor positions.
Junior volunteer opportunities are available for students 13+. There is no fee for juniors. Please complete an application below:
For information about corporate/group volunteer opportunities please call our office at (954)752-9453 or email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@sawgrassnaturecenter.org.
We do not accept court-ordered community service hours.
If a long-term commitment is what you’re looking for and you are over 18 years of age, you are able to work in the hospital. There is a $30 fee for adult volunteers. With this commitment, you will receive a one-year membership to the Center, a t-shirt (our uniform), and a name badge.
To complete a volunteer application, click the appropriate link below!
Adult Volunteer -Ages 18+ / Junior Volunteer – Ages 15+
All volunteer opportunities require physical activity such as bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 10lbs), and sitting or standing for long periods of time. Additionally, we require a minimum commitment of one, four-hour volunteer shift each week (when working in the hospital).
Commonly Asked Questions
I signed up for orientation why haven’t I heard anything?
You will not hear anything at this point. You should have the date and orientation link already.
I attended orientation when will I hear back?
Did you complete the availability form? If so, please send an email to volunteers@sawgrassnaturecenter.org It is possible you made a typo on the email address and that is the reason you have not received anything.
I filled out the availability form and have not been assigned a shift. When will I start?
Volunteer positions are not guaranteed. Completing the form does not mean you will be assigned a shift, however, within two weeks of completing the form you should hear one way or another. Volunteers should check their junk/spam folders. It is also possible that your contact info is incorrect on the availability form.
I was assigned community service by a judge, can I volunteer?
With few exceptions, we do not accept court-mandated volunteers.
I have a volunteer group. How can I schedule us to volunteer?
Please contact Abby at volunteers@sawgrassnaturecenter.org with size of group, and possible dates.